Structural Steel Project Manager Jobs in Idaho (NOW HIRING)

Boise, United States | Posted on 08/13/2026

Evolve Steel is a technology-driven structural steel company focused on delivering innovative solutions through integrated detailing, fabrication, and erection services. We combine industry expertise with advanced digital workflows to provide exceptional project outcomes across commercial, industrial, and infrastructure markets. Our commitment to quality, safety, innovation, and customer experience drives everything we do.

Job Description Build More Than Estimates. Shape Entire Projects.

At Evolve Steel, we don't just price what is drawn. We help define what gets built.

We're seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to lead the front end of complex structural steel projects, transforming conceptual designs into reliable budgets and strategic project opportunities. This is a high-impact role for a professional who thrives in preconstruction, enjoys solving complex challenges, and wants a seat at the table with owners, contractors, and design teams.

As part of our Integrated Steel Delivery (ISD) approach, you'll help influence project outcomes long before fabrication begins, working alongside Evolve Steel and Salas O'Brien engineering professionals to create innovative, cost-effective structural solutions.

Why Evolve Steel? Make a Bigger Impact

You won't be confined to quantity takeoffs and bid spreadsheets. You'll help guide design decisions, influence project strategy, and support pursuit planning for some of the most challenging projects in the market.

Work on High-Profile Projects

Our team supports complex commercial, healthcare, semiconductor, industrial, and data center projects throughout the region and beyond.

Be Part of an Integrated Team

Through our partnership with Salas O'Brien, you'll collaborate directly with engineers, detailing teams, fabrication professionals, project managers, and field leaders to create smarter project solutions.

Grow Your Career

We're looking for a leader who wants to mentor others, improve processes, and help shape the future of our estimating department.

What You'll Do

• Develop conceptual, schematic, GMP, design-assist, and final project estimates
• Build complete structural steel budgets from incomplete or early-stage information
• Create and document estimating assumptions, contingencies, and risk strategies
• Develop and maintain historical cost benchmarks and pricing databases

Partner with Project Stakeholders

• Collaborate with owners, architects, engineers, and general contractors
• Guide value engineering efforts and constructability discussions
• Participate in preconstruction meetings and strategic project pursuits
• Support executive-level contract negotiations and project planning

Drive Business Success

• Help determine bid/no-bid decisions and pursuit strategy
• Monitor steel market conditions, pricing trends, and procurement opportunitiesDevelop proposal narratives, qualifications, clarifications, and pricing strategies
• Support profitable growth through sound estimating practices
• Coach and develop estimating team members
• Establish estimating standards, tools, and best practices
• Conduct estimate-to-actual reviews and continuous improvement efforts
• Serve as a trusted advisor to company leadership

The Right Person for This Role

You're a strategic thinker who can see beyond the drawings, identify risks before others do, and help clients make informed decisions early in the project lifecycle.

You understand how steel is detailed, fabricated, and erected. Most importantly, you're passionate about helping teams win work and deliver exceptional results.

Location

Boise, Idaho (Hybrid)

Employment Type

Full-Time

Requirements What We're Looking For Required Experience

• 10+ years of structural steel, fabrication, or commercial construction estimating experience
• Experience leading large or complex estimates
• Proven success developing estimates from conceptual or incomplete design documents
• Strong understanding of structural steel systems and construction methods
• Experience working directly with owners, engineers, and contractors

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with design-assist, negotiated work, GMP development, or Target Value Design
• Background in healthcare, industrial, semiconductor, data center, or other complex project sectors
• Familiarity with Tekla EPM and BIM-based estimating workflows
• Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field